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Six Nations Police Chief Darren Montour, received an award for Distinguished Service alongside his Deputy Chief Tim Bomberry,

Indigenous Police Are “Part of the Solution” Against Organized Crime: Former Senior RCMP Investigator

June 10, 2026 291 views

By Alex Murray Writer When Garry Clement spoke at the 17th Annual First Nations Chiefs of Police Association Conference in…

Everyone loves the beach and the games that go with it! OMSK held its annual beach day with students enjoying a variety of games and of course a barbecue Monday. (Photo by Alex Murray)

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It’s hot out there, OMSK holds Beach Day to beat the heat

June 10, 2026 193 views

By Alex Murray Writer The first official day of summer may not be until June 21. But Oliver M. Smith-Kawenni:io…

Parents got a chance to watch their youngsters in the annual Six Nations Elementary School Lacrosse Tournament.

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Six Nations Youth Embrace the Creator’s Game at annual school lacrosse tournament

June 10, 2026 170 views

By Alex Murray Writer “It’s the Creator’s game, one of the few traditional games we still get to play.” That’s…

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Elementary schools on Six Nations will have new septic systems

June 10, 2026 197 views

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) approved a recommendation authorizing Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill to sign documentation required to replace federal…

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More funding needed for winter roads

June 10, 2026 204 views

Six Nations Public Works needs more funding for winter road maintenance due to harsher winters and higher-than-expected seasonal demands. Six…

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Louise Arbour becomes Canada’s 31st Governor General

June 10, 2026 205 views

By Catherine Morrison and David Baxter Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour added the title of Governor General to her…

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Funding for Six Nations departments, $2.02 million for infrastructure

June 10, 2026 251 views

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) approved a series of funding allocations and a separate insurance premium adjustment during the General…

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Editorial: Open or closed and is there a penalty?

June 10, 2026 281 views

This week Turtle Island News has received a letter from a Six Nations Band councillor outlining her concerns over increasing closed…

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Letter to the Editor: Veteran Six Nations Councillor questions is “modernizing” Six Nations Elected council working

June 10, 2026 203 views

By Helen Miller “Indian” politics sure ain’t what it used to be since the younger generation took over. The previous…

The Grand River Warriors are hoping to finish atop the Can-Am Lacrosse League standings this season. Photo courtesy Grand River Warriors.

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Warriors aiming to finish atop Can-Am standings

June 10, 2026 199 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Despite a bit of a blip in their plans, the Grand River Warriors still have some…

Cam Dunkerley, who also plays in in the National Lacrosse League with the San Diego Seals, has joined the Six Nations Rivermen. (Photo courtesy San Diego Seals)

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Rivermen acquire rights of NLL goaltender

June 10, 2026 208 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Rivermen did not even play a game this past week. But the local…

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SPORTS BRIEFS: Attack hoping to duplicate opening weekend success

June 10, 2026 153 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Attack hoping to duplicate opening weekend success The Grand River Attack is hoping to register two…

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Former NHL player hopes to change lives through charity’s sports programming

June 10, 2026 167 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Though he retired from the professional hockey ranks 25 years ago, John…

One of the largest cannabis fields on Six Nations is on Fourth Line directly behind a row of homes. (TIN file photo)

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Six Nations Elected Council says it is “transitioning” out of cannabis just as new season begins

June 3, 2026 682 views

Six Nations Elected Council repeals its cannabis control law By Lynda Powless Editor Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is “transitioning out”…

Six Nations band councillors Cynthia Jamieson, Dean Hill and Hazel Johnson took a minute to enjoy the SNEC barbecue after serving up pulled pork sandwiches for the crowd.. (Photos by Alex Murray)

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And that’s a Wrap! Community Awareness ends with … barbecue!

June 3, 2026 475 views

By Alex Murray Writer It was fun while it lasted, but the month of free events and food has come…

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Six Nations has new Chief Operating officer

June 3, 2026 621 views

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill introduced Jill Hill as the new Chief Operating Officer during the…

Company wants to build prefabricated housing factory on Six Nations on Highway 54 at site bordering Middleport. (Photo by Alex Murray)

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Developer wants to build prefabricated housing factory at Six Nations

June 3, 2026 630 views

Six Nations Elected Council is considering a developer’s proposed mass timber modular housing manufacturing facility that proponents say could bring…

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Crime Stoppers continues search for a board member from Six Nations

June 3, 2026 490 views

Crime Stoppers is still searching for a board member from Six Nations. Dean McIntosh, coordinator for the regional Crime Stoppers…

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Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill building relationships

June 3, 2026 572 views

Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill continues to attend meetings with municipalities throughout the Haldimand Tract, she says to educate…

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SNEC updates From infrastructure to climate adaptaton

June 3, 2026 463 views

Six Nations committee chairs provided updates on infrastructure, climate adaptation, and community well-being initiatives. The works highlight ongoing capital projects,…

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Indigenous Police Are “Part of the Solution” Against Organized Crime: Former Senior RCMP Investigator

It’s hot out there, OMSK holds Beach Day to beat the heat

Six Nations Youth Embrace the Creator’s Game at annual school lacrosse tournament

Elementary schools on Six Nations will have new septic systems

More funding needed for winter roads

Louise Arbour becomes Canada’s 31st Governor General

Funding for Six Nations departments, $2.02 million for infrastructure

Editorial: Open or closed and is there a penalty?

Letter to the Editor: Veteran Six Nations Councillor questions is “modernizing” Six Nations Elected council working

Warriors aiming to finish atop Can-Am standings

Rivermen acquire rights of NLL goaltender

SPORTS BRIEFS: Attack hoping to duplicate opening weekend success

Former NHL player hopes to change lives through charity’s sports programming

Six Nations Elected Council says it is “transitioning” out of cannabis just as new season begins

And that’s a Wrap! Community Awareness ends with … barbecue!

Six Nations has new Chief Operating officer

Developer wants to build prefabricated housing factory at Six Nations

Crime Stoppers continues search for a board member from Six Nations

Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill building relationships

SNEC updates From infrastructure to climate adaptaton